Finding the Third Proportional to 262,642 and 407,463
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Solution
The third proportional to 262,642 and 407,463 is: 632,138.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262,642 : 407,463 = 407,463 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262,642/407,463 = 407,463/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262,642x = 407,463 × 407,463 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262,642x = 166,026,096,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,026,096,369/262,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 632,138.41
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